Information for Optometrists

Thank you for choosing Eyes by Design to care for your patients. We are happy to provide second opinions in the areas of children vision including strabismus and amblyopia, traumatic brain injuries and other complex cases.

We allow extra examination time for more difficult cases and use specialised equipment for both diagnosis and treatment.

Some patients require large time commitments that many practices are not equipped to handle.

Complex cases may include functional binocular vision disorders; post-traumatic vision syndrome; acquired brain injury; learning related vision problems and patients from special populations (such as Autism, ADD/ADHD, Down’s syndrome and Cerebral Palsy).

How to make an effective referral to Eyes by Design

1. Case history and presentation – complex cases usually come with a complex history! Discuss your patients’ symptoms and reassure them that some of their more “unusual” symptoms are potentially linked to their vision problems. Our appointments allow plenty of time to discuss history and symptoms, including any injuries.
2. Referrals – please list the patients’ personal details, main complaints and your recommendations (i.e. referral). Please ensure any referrals from Optometrists include a Provider Number. Please fax referrals to 4369 7712, or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
3. Fees – please be aware we are a non-bulk billing practice; however, we prefer that referrers refrain from discussing our fees. We appreciate your time is valuable, and encourage you to direct your patients to phone us with enquiries regarding appointments and fees. Our consultations do attract the standard Medicare rebates.
4. Information/brochures and business cards – we understand your time is valuable and we appreciate you trusting your patients to our care. In order to facilitate this, please contact our practice to request business cards, information brochures or referral pads.
5. Reporting – please ensure you keep us up to date with your address details in order that we can continue to keep you informed about your patients’ care.